Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) vs OnePlus Pad 3
Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) (#1, best overall) vs OnePlus Pad 3 (#2, best value): in our Performance Tablets scoring the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) totals 9.7/10 and the OnePlus Pad 3 9.1/10, the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) leading on CPU Performance and GPU Performance and the OnePlus Pad 3 on Value.
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Side by side
| Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) | OnePlus Pad 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $699 |
| Display | 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED | 12.1" LCD, 3000×2120, 144Hz |
| Processor | M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB-2TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours | 9510mAh, 80W charging |
| Weight | 579g | 584g |
| Thickness | 5.1mm | — |
How they differ in real use
Built from our best display tablets scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) and the OnePlus Pad 3 made our Top 5 Performance Tablets, at #1 (best overall) and #2 (best value). Absolute performance king with M5 chip—10-core CPU, 10-core GPU with ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine. Geekbench 6 scores exceed 3,800 single / 15,000+ multi. Edits 4K ProRes, runs AAA games. Best price-to-performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite—fastest Android chip. Outperforms iPad Air M2 in gaming at half the price. 90fps Fortnite vs 60fps on Samsung tablets.
We score performance tablets on CPU Performance (30%), GPU Performance (30%), RAM & Storage (20%), Sustained Performance (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) totals 9.7 out of 10 and the OnePlus Pad 3 9.1. The widest gap is CPU Performance, where the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 10 against 9 for the OnePlus Pad 3 — benchmarks. GPU Performance also separates them: 10 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 9 for the OnePlus Pad 3. The OnePlus Pad 3 claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 12.1" LCD, 3000×2120, 144Hz on the OnePlus Pad 3; Processor — M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus Snapdragon 8 Elite on the OnePlus Pad 3; RAM — 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 12GB/16GB on the OnePlus Pad 3; Storage — 256GB-2TB on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 256GB/512GB on the OnePlus Pad 3; Battery — 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 9510mAh, 80W charging on the OnePlus Pad 3; Weight — 579g on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 584g on the OnePlus Pad 3.
Pricing as of July 29, 2026: $1,199 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) and $699 for the OnePlus Pad 3, a $500 difference in the OnePlus Pad 3's favor. Owners praise the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) for 1600 nits peak brightness and tandem OLED technology; the most common complaint is $1,299+ entry price. Owners praise the OnePlus Pad 3 for snapdragon 8 Elite fastest Android and 50% faster than Samsung tablets; the most common complaint is LCD not OLED.
Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- Tandem OLED technology
- M5 chip fastest
- ProMotion 120Hz
- $1,299+ entry price
- Slight warm color cast
- Overkill for basic use
OnePlus Pad 3
- Snapdragon 8 Elite fastest Android
- 50% faster than Samsung tablets
- 144Hz display
- 80W rapid charging
- LCD not OLED
- No stylus included
- OxygenOS less polished than One UI
Which should you buy?
The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is the better fit for professional creatives and 4K video editing — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for CPU Performance and GPU Performance. The OnePlus Pad 3 is the better fit for android performance seekers and mobile gaming, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. If the $500 saving matters more than CPU Performance, the OnePlus Pad 3 is the better value. The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is a poor fit for budget buyers; the OnePlus Pad 3 is a poor fit for OLED display needs.
Choose the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) if
- Professional creatives
- 4K video editing
- Display enthusiasts
Skip it if
- Budget buyers
- Basic tablet needs
Choose the OnePlus Pad 3 if
- Android performance seekers
- Mobile gaming
- Value flagship buyers
Skip it if
- OLED display needs
- Stylus users
Common questions
Is the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) better than the OnePlus Pad 3?
In our Performance Tablets ranking the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores higher overall, 9.7 to 9.1, with the biggest advantage in CPU Performance. The OnePlus Pad 3 is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) cost than the OnePlus Pad 3?
$500 more as of July 29, 2026: $1,199 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) against $699 for the OnePlus Pad 3. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly CPU Performance — 10 versus 9 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) and the OnePlus Pad 3?
The headline spec difference is Display: 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 12.1" LCD, 3000×2120, 144Hz on the OnePlus Pad 3. In use, the gap that matters most is CPU Performance (10 vs 9 in our scoring): benchmarks.